AutoPot - easy2grow Kit - 12Pot

Easy2grow 12 Pot System: Gravity Watering for a Dozen Plants This AutoPot kit, part number APWS-114, feeds twelve plants from one reservoir without a pump, timer or power cord. Water runs by gravity from a 25-gallon FlexiTank through half-inch supply line to six 2Pot trays. Each tray carries two 2.2-gallon pots and one AQUAvalve5 valve. The valve fills the tray to a shallow depth, roughly three-quarters of an inch to an inch, then shuts off. Plants drink the standing water down, the substrate starts to dry, and only then does the valve open again. That built-in wet and dry cycle keeps roots from sitting in water around the clock. The kit also includes a click-fit tank filter, an inline tap, cross connectors, root control squares and pot socks. The assembled footprint is about 26 x 26 x 18 inches, at around 40 lbs. The same system runs in coco, peat mixes or clay pebbles. Setting Up an AutoPot Kit for the First Run An autopot kit works best when the reservoir sits level with or slightly above the trays. Keep the FlexiTank on the same floor and the gravity feed will do the rest. Hand-water every pot from the top on the first day so the medium is fully saturated. Top watering once connects the substrate to the tray and starts the wicking action. Turn on the inline tap and watch each AQUAvalve fill its tray and close. Use a drainage layer of clay pebbles or perlite in the bottom of each pot, or add AirBases, which AutoPot sells separately. Mix nutrients at a moderate strength, since plants draw continuously rather than in large feeds. Check the tank filter and valves between runs. A small bit of debris can hold a valve open or closed. With the tank full, the system keeps running unattended for days at a time. Key Features 12 Pots, 2.2 Gallon: Six 2Pot trays with lids, two pots each. 25 Gallon FlexiTank: Collapsible reservoir that feeds the whole system by gravity. Six AQUAvalve5 Valves: Fill each tray to a shallow depth, then wait for it to dry. No Pumps or Power: Runs on gravity alone, with no timers or electricity. Built-In Wet/Dry Cycle: Roots get air between refills instead of standing in water. Complete Plumbing: Tank filter, inline tap, cross connectors, pipe, root control squares and pot socks. Technical Specifications Specification Value Brand AutoPot Part Number APWS-114 Pots 12 x 2.2 gal Trays 6 x 2Pot tray and lid Valves 6 x AQUAvalve5 Reservoir 25 gal FlexiTank Supply Line 1/2 in black pipe with click-fit tank filter and inline tap Also Included Cross connectors, 3/8 in pipe, root control squares, pot socks Footprint About 26 x 26 x 18 in Weight About 40 lbs Optional Add-Ons AirBases, AirDomes (sold separately)